Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, thyme, smoke

Palate: dark fruit, earth, firm tannin

Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red from Akrotiri southern parcels, firm tannin and savoury herb lift.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb chops
    Firm tannin handles lamb fat.
  • Beef stifado
    Slow-braised onion stew meets dark-fruit Mavrotragano.
  • Aged kefalograviera
    Hard sheep cheese softens grippy tannin.

How to serve Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Beef stifado, Aged kefalograviera. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Volcanic Slopes's Mavrotragano comes from southern Akrotiri parcels and joins the indigenous red revival on Santorini.

  1. 2013: First Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano vintage

Facts

Producer
Volcanic Slopes Vineyards · visiting guide
Grapes
Mavrotragano
Classification
PGI Cyclades
Oak
12 months in French oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 45-70 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2013

Frequently asked about Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano

What does Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, thyme, smoke. On the palate, dark fruit, earth, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red from Akrotiri southern parcels, firm tannin and savoury herb lift.

When should I drink Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano?

Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano?

Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef stifado and Aged kefalograviera. Firm tannin handles lamb fat.

What grapes are in Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano?

The blend is Mavrotragano. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.

Tags

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